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Lucy Maude Franks Warden
Lucy Maude Franks Warden went to be with her Lord, peacefully at home in DeRidder, Louisiana, on April 01, 2018 surrounded by her family, at the age of 80.
Lucy, lovingly known to many of her classmates, friends, and relatives as Lucy Maude, was born in her childhood home on October 28, 1937 in Bivens, LA. During her years at home, she was loved dearly by her family. She was a hard worker, and had many chores and responsibilities, inside and outside the home. She was raised without all the modern conveniences, like electricity and indoor plumbing. Life was not easy, but she was taught well, and quickly learned how to cook, clean, sew, work in the fields, and so much more. These things she learned to do as a child, she continued to do into adulthood, and every day of her life, until her health declined to the point that she could no longer perform them. Even then, she continued to push herself, every day to do what she could.
The most important thing Lucy was taught was about God and His Son, Jesus, a foundation she built her life of over 80 years on. Until she became unable to speak, Lucy shared God’s unconditional love with anyone, and everyone she would meet, whether it was in Walmart, or with a new visitor at church. Many of her last conversations were about the numerous blessings God had given her, through the hard times and the good times, what she just called “life”. She knew from whom, and from where, all her blessings came from.
On July 20, 1956, Lucy married
Luther J. Warden, Jr., known to many as “L.J.”, “Luther”, or as she affectionately called him, “Junior”. They were “one” for over 61 years. As most of you know, life after marriage is never easy or perfect. Theirs was certainly no different. But, through it all they used the examples of strong Christian marriages, and the wisdom and teachings from God as to how to have a long successful life together.
After marrying Junior, they lived in the Port Arthur, Port Acres, and Orange, Texas areas before moving back to Louisiana. After returning to Louisiana, they lived in Rosepine and the DeRidder area.
Lucy was known for her unselfish ways, generosity, loving hospitality and great sense of humor. She was also a woman who was proud of her “job” as a homemaker. Lucy was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, daughter and friend. She had many roles in life, and tried to live them all just as she thought God would want her to.
The union between this couple produced 3 children. Together, they raise their children knowing the love of God and His Son Jesus, teaching each one the joy of living a blessed life in Christ. Lucy always said that her family was the biggest blessing from God, second only to her salvation through Jesus.
When Lucy and Junior moved back to the Rosepine/DeRidder area, they began to worship at the Bilbo and Roberts Church of Christ, where she faithfully attended until her death. Lucy truly loved her church family.
Lucy Maude Franks Warden was preceded in death by her parents, Nathan (Jake) and Ethel (McGee) Franks, and her sister, Betty Jo Giles. She is lovingly remembered by her faithful husband, Luther J. Warden, Jr., two daughters, Karan (Kenneth) Coleman of DeRidder and Lisa (Lance) Willis of Plainview, LA, and one son, Mark (Brenda) Warden of DeRidder. Seven grandchildren, Keith Trussell of Cumberland, MD, Dana Trussell of DeRidder, Natalie (Chad) Ray of Plainview, Jeremy (Holly) Hart of Plainview, Matthew (Christy) Warden of Florien, Stephanie Hart of Plainview, and Luke Warden of DeRidder. Thirteen great grandchildren: Dalton Thompson, Drake Ray and Marlee Hart, all of Plainview. Hannah Warden of Florien, Jake Hart of Plainview, Mason Warden of Florien, Isaac Trussell of Cumberland, MD, Levi Warden of DeRidder, Payslee Dalquist of DeRidder, Brody Smith of Plainview, Ivee Dalquist and Lanie Warden, both of DeRidder, and Bryson Hart of Plainview, LA. One sister - Alma (Jerry) Callahan, two brothers – Walter (Carol) Franks and Bruce (Christine) Franks – all of Merryville, LA.
The family would like to thank all of her special friends for all the prayers, calls, visits, food, hugs and the love shown to her. Dr. Duplechain, Dr. Phillips, Cabrini Cancer Center, St. Joseph Hospice, and, most of all, our Loving Graceful God for giving her eternal healing and peace.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 from 5:00 – 9:00 PM at Bilbo & Roberts Church of Christ in DeRidder, LA. Visitation will continue beginning at 10:00 AM until the time of the funeral service at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, April 4, 2018 also at Bilbo & Roberts Church of Christ. Graveside “Going Home Celebration” at Bivens cemetery in Merryville, LA.
Opie Faye Johnson Deason
Opie Faye Johnson Deason, 88, of Pitkin, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, January 21, 2018.
Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Keith Deason of Marlow, LA; brother, J.L. Johnson & Barbara of Cravens, LA; sisters, Eloise Pemberton of Bedford, TX, Arlene Cook of Leesville, LA and Karen Dufour & Ray of Leesville, LA; grandchild, Jennifer Deason-Wologo & Mike of Leesville, LA; great grandchildren, Sarah Deason of Rosepine, LA and Shawn Deason of Rosepine, LA.
Preceding in death are her husband, Marvin Deason; son, Roger Deason; parents, Huel & Gladys Johnson; brothers, Billy Ray and W.E. Johnson.
Visitation will begin Tuesday, January 23, 2018 from 5:00 – 9:00 PM at Marlow Baptist Church in Pitkin, LA. Continuing visitation and service will be held Wednesday, January 24, 2018, also at Marlow Baptist Church, with visitation beginning at 10:00 AM until the time of service at 2:00 PM. Brother Joey Rudisill and Brother Arlan Smith will officiate. Pallbearers are David Johnson, David Bailey, Fred Deason, Raymond Strickland, Brent Perkins, Steve Sheehan, Bain Johnson and Jerry Johnson. Burial will follow at Marlow cemetery in Pitkin, LA.
Guynell Bailey Johnson
Guynell Bailey Johnson, 73, of Leesville, LA, passed from this life on Friday, January 5, 2018.
Those left to cherish her memory are her brother, Marvin R. Bailey of DeRidder, LA; sisters, Fay B. Culpepper of Shreveport, LA, and Dophny (Pat) White of DeRidder, LA.
Preceding in death are her: parents, Elmer and Elizibeth Bailey; sisters, Lawana Miller, Agnes Wammack, and Wilma Laverne Calcote; and brother, W.E. (Dub) Bailey.
Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, January 8, 2018 at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, LA.
Leland Henderson
Leland Henderson, 84, passed peacefully from this life Sunday, May 27, 2018 at Brookdale Senior Living in Lake Charles.
Leland leaves behind his two sons, Kenneth Henderson and wife, Christy, and James Henderson and wife Laura; five grandchildren, Kelly Henderson and partner, Ron Claar, Emily Abate and husband Ryan, Joshua Henderson and wife, Heather, Chance Stracner and Jared Stracner, eleven great-grandchildren and many close friends. Leland was preceded in death by his wife of sixty-four years, Evelyn Henderson, and his granddaughter, Krystal Leah Henderson.
Leland was the fourth of five children born to Nathan and Bessie Henderson in Delhi, Louisiana. His early years included attending the small community church where he met Evelyn. They were married
in 1953 and shortly thereafter, Leland enlisted in the U.S. Army. His military career took him around the country and the world including assignments in Germany, Korea and two tours of Viet Nam. It was during his time in Viet Nam that Leland was twice awarded the Bronze Star. He retired from military service in 1974 and he and Evelyn moved to DeRidder and eventually made it their permanent home.
Leland was a long-time member of Westview Baptist Church and served as a deacon. He and Evelyn were very involved with the church and assisted with numerous events including vacation bible school and many church dinners.
The family would like to acknowledge the wonderful care Leland received from the staff of both Brookdale Senior Living and Amedisys Hospice.
Friends will be received on Wednesday, May 30th, 2018 from 6:00-9:00PM at Myers-Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, LA. A funeral service will be held the following day on Thursday, May 31st, 2018, at 11:00AM, also at Myers-Colonial Funeral Home.
Anita Keel Day "Meme"
Anita Keel Day “Meme”, 88, of DeRidder, LA passed from this life on Sunday, May 27, 2018 at home, surrounded by her family and friends. Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Jerry L. Day of DeRidder, LA; two granddaughters, Amber M. Day and Ashli R. Day of DeRidder, LA; stepdaughter-in-law, Alice Mae Day of Evadale, TX; sister, Bobbie Evans of Columbia, LA; and a host of nieces, nephews, family, and friends.
She is preceded in death by her husband Clifton Day; stepson, C.W. Day; parents, Grover and Rose Leet Keel, brothers, Grady and William “Marzee” Keel; sisters, Esther Keel, Lexie Carroll, and Druly Moses; daughter-in-law, Marilyn A. Day.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 29, 2018 from 5:00 – 9:00 PM. Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at 11:00 AM all at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, LA. Burial will follow at Old Cypress cemetery in DeRidder, LA. Reverend Kenneth Gibson, Reverend Jonathan Paul Bell, and Reverend Donnis Ashworth will officiate.
The family would like to express our sincere thanks to her caregivers, Marilyn Eaves Warden and Dianne Dasch; special nurses, Linda Young and Penny Ford and the staff of Heart of Hospice, and the staff of Vernon Home Health.
Colleen Anne Watson
Colleen Anne Watson, 64, of Jennings, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, May, 24, 2018.
Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Guary Watson of Jennings, LA; sons, Brandon Habetz and Shantell of Ragley, LA and Paul Habetz and Julie of Roanoke, LA; daughter, Christine Bruno and Jared of Lake Charles, LA; brother, Kenny Kennedy and Charlotte of Crowley, LA; seventeen grandchildren and a host of other family and friends.
Preceding her in death are her parents, Bill and Betty Kennedy and daughter, Cathalene Habetz.
Visitation was held on Saturday, May 26, 2018 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, LA. Funeral service will be at 3:00 PM, Sunday, May 27, 2018 at Grace Church in DeRidder, LA. Reverend George Lee Glass will officiate the service.
Kathy Simmons
Kathy Simmons, 64, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, May 24, 2018.
Kathy was a faithful member of Temple Baptist Church. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She will truly be missed by all that knew and loved her.
Those left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of 43 years, Raymond Simmons of DeRidder, LA; son, Jason S. Simmons and Toni of DeRidder, LA; daughter, Mindy King and Mikola of Sanford, NC; father, Edward Cryer and Norma of Merryville, LA; brother, Gerald Cryer and Linda of DeRidder, LA; grandchildren, Hunter Simmons, Posey Simmons, Jolie Simmons, James King and a host of other family and friends.
Preceding her in death are her mother, Jackie Day Cryer and infant child.
Visitation will be held on, Sunday, May 27, 2018 from 5:00 - 8:00 PM at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, LA. Funeral service will be at 10:00 AM, Monday, May 28, 2018 at Temple Baptist Church in DeRidder, LA. Brother A.L. Ott, Jr. and Brother Dalton Isbell will officiate the service.
Richard Lee Hinton
Richard Lee Hinton, Jr., 42, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, May 22, 2018.
Richard was born on March 31, 1976 to Richard and Earnestine Hinton in Sulphur, LA. Richard graduated from DeRidder High School with the Class of 1994. He furthered his education at Louisiana State University receiving a Masters in both Kinesiology and Education. Richard, known mostly as “Junebug”, was a wrestling fan, comic buff, and diehard sports enthusiast that loved all things LSU as well as the Pittsburgh Steelers. He touched many lives through his love, and insight on basketball. Junebug spent time in Ocala, Florida coaching at Shores Christian Academy, as well as being assistant coach and recruiting coordinator in Hillsboro, Texas for Hill College. With the desire to be close to home, Richard later became assistant coach at Southern University, Shreveport for the Lady Jaguars. After success in Shreveport, Loyola University in New Orleans was his next designation. After the birth of his only niece, Mariana, Richard decided to get even closer to his family and new joy of his life. He began teaching in Avoyelles Parish, later moving to the Calcasieu Parish system. Oak Park Middle School was his first designation, while he ended his teaching career at Molo Middle School. Richard accepted Christ in his life at Friendship Baptist Church in Bancroft, Louisiana under the leadership of Wilfred Williams. He leaves to cherish his memory, father, Richard L. Hinton, Sr. of Leesville, LA; mother, Earnestine Hinton of Lake Charles, LA; brother, Brandon Williams (Shannon) of Lake Charles, LA; sister, Jalanda Hinton of Newton, TX; paternal grandmother, Rosie L. Allen of Merryville, LA; maternal grandmother, Leona B. Williams of Bancroft, LA; two aunts: Penny Mitchell of Westlake, LA, and Linda Harrison of Bancroft, LA; four uncles: Eddie L. Williams (Rose) of Belton, TX, Leo Williams of Lake Charles, LA, Obie Williams (Gail) of DeRidder, LA, and Kerry Allen (Lisa) of Lake Charles, LA; one paternal great aunt, Eddie B. Ransom of DeRidder, LA; one niece, Mariana Williams of Lake Charles, LA; special friend and significant other, Eva Thomas; along with numerous cousins.
Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28
Visitation will be held on Friday, May 25, 2018 from 5:00 - 9:00 PM at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, LA. Funeral service will be Saturday, May 26, 2018 at 11:00 AM at Friendship Baptist Church in Bancroft, LA. Burial will follow at Spikes cemetery in Bancroft, LA.
Marion Virginia Nelsen
Marion Virginia Nelsen, 91, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Monday, May 21, 2018. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, May 24, 2018, from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, LA.
Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Chris Nelsen and Vickie of DeRidder, LA and Mike Nelsen and Marcie of South Bend, WA; daughter, Pam Young and Roger of Seattle, WA; granddaughters, Katrina, Kelly, Gina, Jessica and a loving family filled with seven great grandchildren.
Preceding her in death are her husband of 50 years, Howard Nelsen and parents, George and Mary Smith
Jimmie June Brooks
Jimmie June Devore Brooks, 78, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Monday, May 21, 2018.
Those left to cherish her memory are her brothers, Daniel A. DeVore, Jr. and Betty of Merryville, LA, Allen Colman DeVore of Kountze, TX and Russell James DeVore and Sharon of Leesville, LA; sisters, Ruby Irene Caldwell of Conroe, TX and Betty Jean Tolar of Rosepine, LA; stepdaughter, Sandra Sanchez and Rudy and Family of Texas; numerous nieces and nephews and a host of other family and friends.
Preceding her in death are her, husband, Bob Brooks; parents, Daniel and Beulah DeVore; brother, Howard DeVore; sisters, Ruth Webb, Alma Whitley and Iva Lee Edwards.
A Memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, May 24, 2018 at Calvary Baptist Church in Junction (Merryville), LA. Brother Jim Miers and Brother Tommy Hall will officiate.
